What is Asperger's syndrome?

Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. It is often associated with marked clumsiness.

How do members experience Asperger's syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Asperger's syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Asperger's syndrome*

Who has Asperger's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 19
20s 134
30s 151
40s 129
50s 135
60s 74
70+ 30

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 262
Female 409